US Bridges

I-77 Sbl over Clear Fork Creek

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · 5.73 FR 52S; 2.18 to 52N · Structure no. 000000000002992

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,448
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-77 Sbl over Clear Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-77 Sbl over Clear Fork Creek in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 51 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,448 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,225 by 2045. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-77 Sbl
CrossesClear Fork Creek
Location5.73 FR 52S; 2.18 to 52N
RouteInterstate 77
CountyBland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.23861, -81.1041
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,448 (2022)
Projected traffic17,225 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-77 Sbl over Clear Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is I-77 Sbl over Clear Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does I-77 Sbl over Clear Fork Creek carry?

About 15,448 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-77 Sbl over Clear Fork Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-77 Sbl over Clear Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.